NHTSA Complaint #11525678 — 2020 HYUNDAI PALISADE

Engine is burning oil in excess. Vehicle Stalled out, 'chugging' and poor performance as well as a knocking sound from the engine compartment. Upon checking under the hood, vehicle was found to be over 2qts low on oil. My safety and those of other are put at risk from the stalling of the vehicle in daily traffic. Damage to the engine could result in vehicle failure while driving causing accident putting self and those in the vehicle or around the vehicle in harms way. Took in to an auto mechanic, advised this was a problem they have seen/been made aware of in similar vehicles of the same Make. Now having to continuously monitor oil levels. Vehicle is currently at approx. 72500k miles., sluggish driving started at around 70k miles, thought it was bad fuel. Vehicle died multiple times at around 72400 miles, heavy chugging/vibration of entire vehicle and noise from under the hood, sounded like a heat shield. Upon checking oil found over 2qts low. Upon adding oil, the noise stopped. chugging/stalling has not occurred. Went in next day for oil change and to check for leaks. No leak found, oil level had already reduced from the oil just added. Mechanic advised of increased oil burn which is known to the mechanics with Hyundai's. Prior to becoming aware of the problem, no warning lamps appeared, No leaks, no burning smell and no engine sensor or oil pressure warning light came on indicating a problem. Vehicle had started to run a little sluggish, assumed it was bad gas. Upon the vehicle stalling and noise being heard inspected further.